Tamale Pie

Please tell me I am not the only one on the planet who didn’t know that cornmeal came from POPCORN KERNALS!?! Who knew? That is crazy! It just so happened that I needed some corn meal tonight and I had a big jug of kernals just praying that I would grind them up!

Just make sure the grain mill is on the “coarse” setting, then pour in the popcorn.

I made my Mother-in-Law’s Tamale Pie. I’ve never had it before, but I’ve eaten a fair amount of tamales in my life so I was excited to give it a whirl.

Tamale Pie (Recipe from Sybil Smith)

Cornmeal Crust

3 1/2 cups cold water

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/4 cups yellow corn meal

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook until quite thick and stiff (about 10 min) stirring frequently.

Set aside 1/4 cup. Line sides and bottom of buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole with the rest of the mixture.

Tamale Pie Filling

15 oz. can chili con carne

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup sliced olives

1/2 cup cream style corn

1/2 cup shredded cheese

Combine all the ingredients (except cheese) in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until hot. Pour into casserole. Top with rounded tablespoons full of remaining crust.

Sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Bake in a moderated oven 350 degrees about minutes.

Enjoy!

About Project Granola Mom

I'm super passionate about all things health related and soaking up as much info as I can. I've traded in my personal training liscence for 2 sweet little boys, and am trying to provide the best lifestyle possible for our family. We eat mostly whole foods and I beam with pride that my 3 year old has no clue what an oreo is. Join me on the journey to optimum health for a lifetime!

Grain Mill Wagon Challenge Experience:
I was surprised how much fun I had doing the Grain Mill Wagon Challenge! What I thought would be an interesting experience turned out to be almost an obsession. I ground up everything but the kitchen sink trying new recipes and seeing what the WonderMill could do. I love to cook and bake so it was very natural to be trying new recipes and experimenting. Participating in the challenge always kept grains at the front of my mind so I was always on the lookout for something new to do. This was my first time owning a mill and it made me feel healthier to know my grains were as fresh as they could get. Next I want to start trying sprouting grains and then drying and grinding them. There's really no limit to the new things I can try, and I look forward to continuing the journey!